Section 4
Normal Procedures
Columbia 400 (LC41-550FG)
RC050002
Initial Issue of Manual: November 10, 2004
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Latest Revision Level/Date: -/11-10-2004
engaged, it will only energize the left starter contactor, since there is no battery power to
energize the right contactor.
Once the engine is running, the crosstie switch must be turned on to charge the right battery.
Left Battery Inoperative –
While leaving the flip lights on is the most likely scenario, it is
possible that the left master was not secured and inadvertently left on. In this case, the left
battery would be discharged. The left battery may be charged in the same manner as the right
battery.
CROSSTIE OPERATIONS CHECKLIST
The Crosstie Operations Checklist is performed prior to the Before Taxi Checklist. If the crosstie
system is not operational, there may be no point in completing the remaining checklists. In
addition, completing the checklist at this point will limit the time spent in the runup area where
other aircraft are waiting to depart. The checklist is important because it checks the integrity of
the crosstie system. In particular, it verifies the operation of all four diodes (two on the avionics
bus and two on the essential bus), and ensures that these two buses have neither a shorted or
open circuit.
PASSENGER BRIEFING CARD
There are a number of items with which the passengers must be familiar. These items can easily
be covered through use of the Passenger Briefing Cards that are included in the airplane as part
of the delivery package. It is recommended that passengers be advised of the briefing cards’
location before taxiing the airplane. This will provide ample time for the passengers to review
the cards before takeoff. The information contained on the briefing cards is shown below.
1.
Seat Belt
– Federal Aviation Regulations require each passenger to use the installed
restraint devices during taxi, takeoff, and landing. Use of the three-point restraint system is
accomplished by grasping the male end of the buckle, drawing the lap webbing and diagonal
harness across the lower and upper torso, and inserting it into the female end of the buckle.
There is a distinctive snap when the two parts are properly connected. To release the belt,
press the red button on the female portion of the buckle.
2.
Seat Belt and Harness Adjustment –
Adjusting two devices in the lap-webbing loop varies
the length of the lap belt. One end of the adjustment loop contains a dowel, and the other has
a small strap. Draw the dowel and strap together to enlarge the lap belt size, and draw them
apart to tighten the lap belt. The upper torso restraints are connected to an inertia reel and no
adjustment is required.
3.
Headsets
– If there are headsets for the passenger seating positions, their use is
recommended. Comfort is enhanced in terms of noise fatigue, and the use of headsets
facilitates intercom communications. To use the voice-activated microphone, position the
boom mike about one quarter of an inch from the mouth, and speak in a normal voice.
4.
Emergency Exit Procedures (Cabin Doors)
– In most emergencies, the cabin doors are
used for exiting the airplane. The interior door handles are located near the bottom-aft
portion of the cabin doors. To open a door, pull the handle away from the door and lift up
until the handle is slightly past the horizontal position. There are placards on the interior
doors labeled “Open” and “Closed” with direction arrows.
5.
Crash Ax/Hatchet
– A crash ax is located under the pilot’s seat for use in the event the
normal cabin and the emergency door releases are inoperable. To use the ax, open the
Velcro fastener, and remove the ax from its sheath. It generally works best to strike the
corner edge of the window near the doorframe. Several smart blows to the window area